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Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe on Juan Tabo Just East of Eubank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Back in the dark ages when I grew up–long before America became the kinder, gentler Utopia it is today (seething with cynicism)–it would have been inconceivable that boys and girls would receive trophies just for “participating.” Back then, we were expected to be competitive about everything. The battle of the genders was waged at home every night with my brothers and I pitting our brawn and bulk against the brains and gumption of our sisters, two of whom would go on to graduate as valedictorians and all of them much smarter than the recalcitrant Gardu\u00f1o boys.<\/p>\n

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One of Two Capacious Dining Rooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It rankled us to no end when our sisters reminded us constantly that “boys are made of snips and snails and puppy dog tails<\/em>‘” while they were made of “sugar and spice and everything nice<\/em>” even as they smashed our toy machine guns (undoubtedly in retaliation for us having drawn mustaches on their Barbie dolls before decapitating them). We sure made it challenging for our parents to be as generous with their affection as Dr. Benjamin Spock (the pediatrician, not the Vulcan) had advocated.<\/p>\n

Espying the curiously named Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe on Juan Tabo rekindled memories of the “What Are Little Boys Made Of” nursery rhyme and prompted me to reflect on the fact that somewhere between the merciless teasing, nasty name-calling and nefarious feats of brotherly terrorism, my sisters grew up to be beautiful ladies made of sugar, spice and everything nice. It took my brothers and I a bit longer to grow up, but then our sisters did remind us often that girls mature three years faster than boys.<\/p>\n

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Mexican Mocha, Biscochito Coffee and Pecan Sticky Bun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Though I often revert to the snips and snails and puppy dogs’ tails of my boyish youth, the sugar and spice and everything nice influence of my bride of three decades has made me more cultured and ostensibly more mature. My former traits rear themselves, however, when we enter a new restaurant such as the Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe and my eyes fixate immediately and exclusively on the menu. My Kim noticed everything about Cinnamon Sugar & Spice right away: the bouncy terriers on the dog-friendly patio, the bright sunshine entering through the east-facing windows, the kitchen utensils and bric-a-brack for sale, the dishes on which dainty delicacies are presented… Those details didn’t warrant my attention until our order had been placed.<\/p>\n

It was then, and only then, that I noticed just how crowded the caf\u00e9 was. Almost every table was taken even as throngs of diners queued almost reverentially past glass pastry cases showcasing cakes, pies, cookies, baklava and other sweet, decadent temptresses. Eyes that weren’t hypnotically drawn toward those pastries were locked on the nattily inscribed menu, a luscious line-up of American, New Mexican and even Greek breakfast and lunch favorites. The caf\u00e9 is so bright, open and capacious you’ll find it hard to believe this same space was once home to DaVinci’s Gourmet Pizza<\/a><\/strong>which seemed so diminutive in comparison.<\/p>\n

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Carne Adovada Burrito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re wondering why you may not have espied the Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe during your travels across the Duke City, it may be because the cafe is ensconced in the Shops @ Mountain Run on Juan Tabo just before (or just after if you’re headed east) it intersects with Eubank. It’s not exactly a bustling thoroughfare and the Cafe is set back a ways from the street. A teeming brunch crowd is certainly confirmation that this Cafe has been discovered and perhaps by more than just the neighborhood.\u00a0 In 2023, Cinnamon launched a second location, this one on Central Avenue in the Nob Hill area.\u00a0 Sadly, that location didn’t stand the test of time and (like far too may Nob Hill eateries) is no longer open.<\/p>\n

30 October 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0 Though you’ll place your order at a counter, a friendly server will deliver your meal to your table.\u00a0 Overhead at that counter just as you walk in, you’ll espy both breakfast and lunch menus as well as a menu of coffees and teas.\u00a0 On the counter, you’ll espy a variety of tempting pastries.\u00a0 Should you pay by credit card, the point-of-sale system doesn’t allow for tips to be applied so make sure to have some cash on hand to reward the friendly servers.\u00a0 Your coffee is prepared on-the-spot while your meal will take a bit longer.\u00a0 Cinnamon’s Mexican latte<\/strong><\/em> (espresso, two-percent milk, dark chocolate, cinnamon)\u00a0 is excellent though a bit of red chile would have made it even better.\u00a0 The latte pairs well with the pecan sticky buns<\/strong><\/em>, positioned close to the cash register for that last second temptation.<\/p>\n

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Honey Granola and Yogurt Parfait<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cinnamon’s menu is replete with delicious items sure to help you wake up and embrace the day.\u00a0 Breakfast is served all day.\u00a0 For Jerry Seinfeld and others among us who still love sugary breakfast cereals, the breakfast menu even includes a giant bowl of Captain Crunch.\u00a0 Other diners will be challenged to pick from among several Greek (check out the kalimera pita, a type of breakfast gyro) or the Greek omelet.\u00a0 Several waffles (including a nutella waffle) adorn the menu.\u00a0 The lunch menu is equally formidable with an array of burgers and sandwiches sure to please.\u00a0 “Burque\u00f1o Favorites” include a number of New Mexican delights.\u00a0 Several salads are also available.<\/p>\n

16 August 2015<\/strong>: Albuquerque The Magazine<\/strong><\/a> ranked the Eatery’s breakfast burrito as the city’s fifth best, giving it the red and green cred Duke City diners respect most. It wasn’t Albuquerque’s fifth best breakfast burrito my Kim opted for during our inaugural visit, but the carne adovada burrito<\/em><\/strong>. The flavor profile of carne adovada, all those falling apart tender tendrils of porcine perfection, should be melt-in-your-mouth delicate, never overwhelming in piquancy or astringency. Too much Mexican oregano, for example, can embitter carne adovada. That, unfortunately, is what we experienced with the Cafe’s version. Thanks to a dash more spice than warranted, it just didn’t have the light, delicate chile marinated qualities we love in carne adovada.<\/p>\n

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Cin-fully delicious French Toast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

16 August 2015<\/strong>: We long ago stopped deluding ourselves that granola is a healthy alternative to sugary breakfast cereals. Despite the fruits, nuts and whole grains, most restaurant granola is fairly fattening. Its deliciousness, however, sometimes outweighs the extra treadmill miles you’ll have to do to work it off. The housemade honey cinnamon granola<\/strong><\/em> at Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe is worth a half marathon at least. It’s layered with your choice of Greek vanilla or Strawberry yogurt (a great option) served with toast and seasonal fresh fruit. Luckily for us, blueberries and strawberries were in season and at the prime of freshness. They enlivened an already excellent granola and yogurt pairing.<\/p>\n

16 August 2015<\/strong>: The first item on the breakfast menu is “Cin-fully delicious French Toast<\/strong><\/em>,” a curious name which makes sense in a literal sense as in you probably don’t want to consume something that’s full of sin, but something “cin-ful” might be palatable. Whether it was that unique spelling or the promise of “thick slices of housemade bread dusted with Saigon cinnamon, topped with brown sugar toasted pecans, served with maple syrup” the menu had us at “sin”…er “cin.” These French Toast live up to their promise with loads of sweetness and richness that no residual savoriness in the pecans could hope to penetrate. For the lust with which we enjoyed these French toast, our penance will be five Hail Cinnamons.<\/p>\n

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Reuben Sandwich and Butternut Squash Soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

30 October 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0 Like me, my friend Bob of the Village of Los Ranchos (BOTVOLR) has made it a quest to find the Albuquerque area’s very best reuben.\u00a0 Sure, it’s an anachronistic sandwich but so are Bob and I.\u00a0 Cinnamon’s classic reuben<\/strong><\/em> (corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye) could have been a contender.\u00a0 That is if the sauerkraut had actually been sour.\u00a0 Instead, it was rather sweet as was the Thousand Island dressing.\u00a0 Mind you, this is still a delicious sandwich, but classic reubens should have taste contrasts (sour, sweet, savory).\u00a0 The marbled rye is fantastic. The corned beef is piled on generously and there’s melty Swiss cheese throughout.\u00a0 Sandwiches and burgers are served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, Mediterranean pasta salad, garden salad or a seasonal hot cup of soup.\u00a0 If the butternut squash soup<\/strong><\/em> is available, it’s worth a drive from Rio Rancho.<\/p>\n

30 October 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0 Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe is 100% local, 100% woman owned and operated, and 100% dedicated to offering you the best possible food at the best possible prices.\u00a0 That’s what the website’s “About Us” section tells us.\u00a0 You can believe it.\u00a0 Owner Kanella (a Greek term for cinnamon) Chronis is rightfully proud of her Greek heritage (hence so many Greek items on the menu).\u00a0 My Kim raves about Cinnamon’s gyros<\/strong><\/em> (gyros, housemade tzatziki, tomatoes, onions served in a soft pita).\u00a0 That tzatziki is fabulous, so good you’ll want it on everything.\u00a0 The gyros meat is tender and delicious and the pita is perfectly soft.\u00a0 \u00a0If Cinnamon was exclusively a Greek restaurant, it would compete for best of the city honors.<\/p>\n

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Gyros With a Side of Fruit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like my three wonderful sisters, Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe is made of everything nice.<\/p>\n

Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe<\/strong>
\n5809 Juan Tabo, N.E., Sweet A.
\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico<\/strong>
\n(505) 492-2119
\nWeb Site<\/strong><\/a>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 30 October 2025
\n1st VISIT<\/strong>: 16 August 2015
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 2
\nRATING<\/strong>: Very Good<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Good to very good food; generally solid; delivers consistent quality, strong technique, and a comfortable, enjoyable dining experience
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Cin-fully Delicious French Toast, Honey Granola and Yogurt Parfait, Carne Adovada Burrito, Reuben Sandwich, Butternut Squash Soup, Gyros, Pecan Sticky Bun, Mexican Latte,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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